sea chicken, Wilson's Storm-Petrel

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sea chicken Overview

Wilson's Storm-Petrel, nicknamed 'sea chicken' due to its quirky behavior on the water's surface. They patter and bob, appearing clumsy and chicken-like.

They are small seabirds related to albatrosses and petrels.

sea chicken Habitat

At sea: They spend the vast majority of their lives at sea, only coming to land to breed.

Breeding habitat is rocky coastlines, islands, and cliffs.

sea chicken Lifespan

Approximately 5-7 years in the wild; first year is most dangerous

sea chicken Life Cycle

  1. Breeding on rocky coastlines, islands, and cliffs.
  2. Laying 1-3 eggs.
  3. Both parents incubate eggs.
  4. Chicks are helpless and require parental care.
  5. Feeding on small fish, crustaceans, and plankton.

sea chicken Taste and Consumption

Historically eaten in some remote communities, but not a common food source today. Accounts of taste are varied (fishy or oily).

Eating them is generally discouraged due to conservation concerns.

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